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Formex · Essence Leggera

Formex Essence Leggera FortyOne

Sport

$2,520In stock

Used market ≈ $2,017 · from 22 sold listings

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Case

Diameter
41mm
Thickness
11mm
Lug-to-lug
46.4mm
Lug width
22mm
Material
Carbon
Water resistance
100m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Space Glacier
Lume
Super-LumiNova

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Power reserve
41h
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Sellita

Sellita's flagship automatic movement and the most widely used Swiss automatic caliber in production today, having filled the supply gap created by ETA's restrictions on third-party sales. A functional clone of the ETA 2824-2, it is dimensionally identical and shares the same parts compatibility. Available in multiple grades from Standard to Top, the SW200-1 powers watches from dozens of Swiss and international brands.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
rubber
Hands
baton

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The Formex Essence Leggera FortyOne is lauded for its exceptional comfort, stemming from its ultra-light forged carbon and ceramic construction, short lugs, and signature suspension system. Reviewers highlight the chronometer-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement and the compelling price point. Criticisms include a clasp that is considered too thick and lug holes that are too close for generic straps, limiting versatility for some. The push-pull crown design is noted as a potential drawback despite 100m water resistance. On balance, reviewers find the Formex Essence Leggera FortyOne a highly comfortable and well-specced watch for its price, particularly appreciating its lightweight construction.

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